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Starved Rock State Park entrance.
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The park has a large parking lot.
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The visitor center features displays about the area and plenty of food.
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A visitor center display recreates explorer Father Jacques Marquette's visit to a village of the Kaskaskias, an Illinois tribe.
Karen Lee Ensley
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Native American artifacts are displayed in the visitor center.
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Native American pottery is also showcased in the visitor center.
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A display about explorers is featured in the visitor center.
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A large model depicts Fort St. Louis, which was built on top of Starved Rock.
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This short-nosed gar lives in the visitor center aquarium.
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Large park maps are placed strategically throughout the park.
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A staircase leads from a trail to the river walkway.
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A cement pathway leads to the river walkway.
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The river walkway has benches and shade trees.
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The view of the Illinois Audubon Society's Plum Island Sanctuary.
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A fisherman casts a line into the Illinois River.
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The fishermen have a successful catch.
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Numerous trails lead to canyons and scenic overlooks.
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Enjoy a picnic alongside the river.